Category Archives: DYW – Developing the Young Workforce

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian are delighted to launch our very first DYW Roadshow.  

Following on from the success of previous years’ Jobs Roadshow’s we decided to reimagine how we could bring together employers, further education, higher education, and training providers with the young people in our region to help them find their next step.

DYW Roadshow is set to take place on Thursday 16th June 2022, from 9am-6pm. Venue is still to be confirmed but will most likely be in Edinburgh.  DYW may be able to arrange transport for the pupils but again this is still to be confirmed.  The event will feature a range of organisations from the key sectors across the region and is free for young people, parents, and carers.

Download: Bulletin 09052022 DHS

Download: Bulletin 23032022 DHS (1)

Download: Bulletin 23032022 DHS

Please see Apprenticeship opportunity below from Emperor, if you are interested in applying please let either your Guidance Teacher or myself know. #dywedinmideast #scottishapprenticeshipweek

Lee
DYW Coordinator

Hello!

I work at Emperor, a creative agency in Edinburgh, and last year we recruited a school leaver to work with us an Account Executive.  She has been an amazing addition to the team, and we’d like to do this again this year, but I’m getting in touch now – nice and early and before uni decisions are finalised.

The role this year is for another Account Executive, starting in July 2022.

It’s a paid position and, as we’re a living wage employer, it will be a proper starting salary. But, depending on where you are based, it could involve a move to Edinburgh as it will be full time, Monday to Friday.

This role involves working as part of a bigger team, dealing with clients on a variety of different projects. The right person will be organised and responsive and interested in learning about clients and business. This is a great opportunity to fast track a career in marketing / an agency and is a great alternative to a business or marketing qualification.

Anyone interested should email jobsedin@emperor.works<mailto:jobsedin@emperor.works> with 300 words on why they’d be perfect for the role (we don’t want CV’s so it can be as blind a process as possible).

I’m happy to answer any questions anyone might have – as is Emma who applied and got the role via this process last year. I’ve also attached a poster below.

Download: Account Executive 2022

Jennie Robertson
Client Director

With Scottish Apprenticeship Week kicking off on Monday, we would like to let you know about upcoming virtual Modern Apprenticeship event.

Celebrating Earning and Learning with Modern Apprenticeships

When? Tuesday 8th March from 1pm-1.20pm

It’s a free virtual event open to anyone looking to find out how our Modern Apprenticeships work from start to finish. Our apprentices work across a wide variety of sectors from legal firms to GP surgeries to opticians to museums, so there is a range of fantastic opportunities. You’ll hear from some of our apprentices and why a Modern Apprenticeship is a great alternative to university. There will also be the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have.

You can register for this event below at:

https://bit.ly/webinar-celebrating-earning-and-learning-with-apprenticeships

Many thanks.

Lee Bernard

Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator

Magic Circle Law Firm Linklaters Industry Insight Event

Wednesday 26th January from 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Are you interested in a career in law ?

We will be given a general introduction to the company with the main focus of the event to discuss their Making Links competition. You will hear more about this during the session but briefly the competition gives you a chance to personally win £1,250, your school £3,000 as well as be a part of their Making Links Discovery programme which is an 18-month long work experience opportunity.

To sign up for the event click on the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Linklaters-Event

Scot JCB

Scot JCB are currently recruiting for their Apprenticeship programme starting in Summer 2022 (they have sites in Edinburgh)!

As part of the apprenticeship, apprentices will gain an SVQ Level 2/3 in Plant Maintenance.

More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3FBWS55

FREE Online Sound Production Courses

Pupils will learn a host of useful skills and gain knowledge that will help them in home recording and enable them to continue with their further study in Sound Production. The course starts Saturday 5th February and ends Sunday 13th March, it is completely free for everyone aged 14 or over and living in Scotland. Find Out More

Many thanks.

Lee Bernard

Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator

L.Bernard@midlothian.education